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Michael Sears Pleaded No Contest to Fatal Crash Back In February

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BURLINGTON, Vt. -

There are new details this morning on a fatal crash that happened in Burlington, Vt.

Michael Sears, 60, of Shelburne, Vt., pleaded no contest to reckless endangerment in a early February crash, killing a pedestrian.

According to the Burlington Free Press, Sears was sentenced to one year probation.

Police say, he hit 63-year-old Bruce LaPointe on Barrett Street with his pickup.

LaPoint died 9 days later of head injuries.

Chittenden County State's Attorney, T.J. Donovan says, the evidence didn't support a more serious charge.

Police say, Sears was not texting, drunk or driving too fast.

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